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CARIBOU, Maine -- Oct. 13, 2021 -- (From left) Caribou Police Department officer Gerard Lemoine, and Catholic Charities employees Dixie Shaw, Matt Russell and Johnny Plourde pose in front of a police cruiser full of nonperishable donations. (Hannah Catlin | Aroostook Republican)

CARIBOU, Maine -- Oct. 13, 2021 -- (From left) Caribou Police Department officer Gerard Lemoine, and Catholic Charities employees Dixie Shaw, Matt Russell and Johnny Plourde pose in front of a police cruiser full of nonperishable donations. (Hannah Catlin | Aroostook Republican)

Caribou Police donate more than 250 pounds of food to local charity

October 15, 2021

The Caribou Police Department donated 256 pounds of food to Catholic Charities this week, in honor of National Faith in Blue Day, which was on Oct. 10.

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Houlton Public Works garage needs to replace underground fuel tank

The town of Houlton is exploring options for its public works garage after an underground fuel tank failed a recent test.

Aroostook’s potato crop is so bountiful farmers literally need airplane hangars to store it

After nearly three decades of vacancy, the warehouses and airplane hangars of the former Loring Air Force Base have acquired new tenants -- millions of freshly harvested Aroostook County potatoes.

Police say man carrying a gun on Edgemont Drive was a bird hunter

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine– The Presque Isle police department has located the man who was spotted on Edgemont Drive Wednesday carrying a rifle or shotgun.

Deadline approaching for absentee ballots

Houlton town officials are reminding residents that there are several options for voting in the upcoming November election.

Susan Collins applauds decision to reopen northern border to vaccinated Canadians

The new rules will allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals to enter the U.S. regardless of the reason for travel starting in early November.

Houlton Recreation Department opens for the season

The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department has opened the Gentle Memorial Building gym and game room for the fall and winter season.

Crime and Courts Browse Crime and Courts

Hope and Justice Project plans awareness events throughout October

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Hope and Justice Project is doing its part to ensure that resources are available to survivors and community members wishing to help them.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, June 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse in June.

Fort Kent Criminal Docket, June 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse in June.

Houlton Criminal Docket, June 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse in June 2021

Caribou Criminal Docket, June 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse in June.

Houlton man arrested for trafficking after police find meth and $18,000 in vehicle

A Houlton man has been arrested on drug trafficking charges after police seized 50 grams of methamphetamine and more than $18,000 in cash.

Sports Browse Sports

Houlton splits soccer contests with Orono

Whenever Houlton and Orono meet on the soccer field, a competitive contest traditionally unfolds.

Led by freshman goalkeeper, Caribou ekes out 2-1 victory over Presque Isle

In a tight, back-and-forth matchup versus rival Presque Isle Wednesday, the Caribou girls soccer team snagged a 2-1 victory -- its second win in what has been a difficult season.

Fort Kent girls soccer edges out Houlton to remain undefeated

The Warrior girls soccer team moved to 10-0 on the soccer season Monday with a second half comeback win over the Houlton Shiretowners in Fort Kent.

Mattanawcook edges Houlton in closely-contested football bout

In a battle of the top teams in the division, the Mattanawcook Lynx narrowly defeated the Houlton Shiretowners, 50-48, in a closely-contested match.

County squads compete in State Class C golf tournament

Golfers from Houlton, Fort Fairfield, Fort Kent and Madawaska journeyed to the Natanis Golf Course Saturday for the State Class C golf team and individual championships.

Soccer squads stay busy

The regular season is starting to wind down for area boys and girls soccer teams. The following is a recap of games reported to the newspaper as of Monday, Oct. 11.

Business News Browse Business News

Two staff members at ACAP receive Restorative Practice Certification

PRESQUE ISLE — The Aroostook County Action Program proudly recognizes two of its staff members for their continued professional development.

Reopening of City Hall still uncertain as first floor renovations near completion

After many delays, Presque Isle City Hall might be close to reopening to the public, though the exact date has yet to be determined.

Iconic Houlton restaurant has no plans to reopen

After seven decades of serving food in southern Aroostook County, it is the end of an era for a popular local restaurant in the Houlton community.

Stone Flower ribbon cutting

The Stone Flower Boutique, located at 101 Conant Rd. in Presque Isle, recently celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

ACAP leaders earn national designation

On Thursday, Sept. 2, three of Aroostook County Action Program’s very own -- Jamie Chandler, chief operating officer; Sue Powers, senior director of programs; and Amy Murchison, program coordinator -- received Certified Community Action Professional program endorsements.

Kiwanis officers

The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle recently hosted Lt. Governor Bill Francis, who installed the club’s new officers. Members thanked LaNiece Sirois, outgoing President, for a wonderful year and welcomed Cindy Boot as president for 2021 -2022.

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

Old Town ekes out win against Caribou boys during Vikings’ first game

Old Town traveled north to put up a 1-0 victory against Caribou on Saturday during the Vikings’ first home game of the season.

Cross Lake group plans virtual meeting on watershed plan

A virtual public meeting about the Cross Lake Watershed-Based Management Plan will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, via Zoom, hosted by the Friends of Cross Lake.

Bill inspired by First Mile Brewing in Fort Kent becomes law

A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash and Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth to support small businesses in the food and beverage industry was signed into law by Gov. Janet T. Mills on March 17.

Caribou narrowly becomes Aroostook’s third Second Amendment sanctuary city

Caribou City Council narrowly voted in favor of becoming a Second Amendment sanctuary city on March 22. The resolution sends the message that the city is opposed to any unconstitutional restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms for its residents.

Living Browse Living

Local group to host civic engagement talk

The Maine Women’s Summit for Economic Justice, a series of discussions online and at points throughout the state from Oct. 14 to Oct. 19, will feature a forum in Presque Isle from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 16.

Houlton Recreation Department opens for the season

The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department has opened the Gentle Memorial Building gym and game room for the fall and winter season.

Breast cancer survivors grateful for second chances

Don’t wait to seek breast cancer screening and treatment -- that is a message two local women urge people to hear.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Substance-free for October

October marks Sober October, a worldwide movement to reflect on alcohol and substance abuse. Sober October involves making a pledge to yourself to not use alcohol or other substances.

Don’t sink the ship

To the editor: Everyone’s heard that too many rats scrambling aboard a sinking ship will sink it. We as a nation are doing all we can to stay afloat with the people we've got now and the approximately one million legal immigrants we allow in every year.

Spooky tales by lantern light

October is the month in which kids start looking forward to picking out Halloween costumes and some people decorate their front porches with mums. It is also a time when spooky tales seem to come to the forefront of everyone’s minds.

County Candids Browse County Candids

Summertime Splash

NEW LIMERICK, Maine — Kenneth McCrary, 8, jumps into the water at Drew’s Lake in New Limerick.

Ducks on a winter pond

Despite the 20-degree temperature, ducks swim in the pond at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in Presque Isle on Friday morning, Jan. 8.

When life hands you snow…

A happy-looking snowman greets visitors to this home on Downing Place in Presque Isle.

Raging Meduxnekeag

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